Key ring



Dec. 26, 1922.

J HUSAR KEY RING. FILED Aus.ll.l92l

ATTORNEYS Patented Der.. 26, i222.

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JOHN riesen, or CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

KEY' einer.

Application iled'flugust. 11, 1921. Serial No. 491,398.

consists in the combinations, constructions,

and arrangements herein described and claimed. l n

An object of my invention is to provide a novel form of key ring in which means is provided for normally maintaining keys in place thereon, while permitting removal of the keys at Will.

A further object of my invention is to provide ra device of the character described that combines in one article means for performing operations ordinarily requiringthe use ot a plurality ot separate articles.

A further object of my invention is to provide a device o the character described that is compact in forni and adapted to be carried about in the pocket ot' a garment, or in like places.

A. further object of niyiivention is to provide a device of the character described in which the button-hook is locked in closed position.

Another object of my invention is to provide a device of the character described that can be manufactured cheaply, and is thoroughly practical commercially.

Other objects and advantages will appear in the following specification, and the novel features of the invention will be particularly pointed out in the appended claim.

My invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings, forming part of this application, in which- Figure l is a plan view of; the preferredr form of the device. and

Fig. 2 is a similar view of a modified form.

In carrying out my invention, l provide a body portion l that is stamped or otherwise formed in a single piece oi' general triangular form. l prefer to form the body portion l of a light metal, although any other suitable material, such as wood, liber, or the like, may be used. The body portion lv has contacting end portions 2 and 3, the latter being relatively reduced and provided with a ball end 4. An arm 5 is attached to the end portion 2 at the extremity of the latter by means of a pivot pin 6 or the like, the connection being such that the arm 5 frictionally engages the end portion 2 and in consequence will normally remain in adjusted position with respect to the latter. The arm 5 is reduced adjacent to its outer end and i formed to provide a hook 7. The latter is adapted vfor use in the same manner as an ordinary button-hook.

The body portion 1 is also provided with an integral hook-like extension or lug` 8. An extension 9 that is also integral with the body portion has a sharp edge 10 and coopcrates with the body portion l and with a guide l1 projected transversely through the body portion adjacent to the extension 9 to adapt the device for use in performing the unctions ordinarily requiring the use of a can-opener. A corkscrew 12 is pivotally attached to the body portion l, as at 13.

From the foregoing"description of the various parts oil the device, the operation thereo may be readily understood. A key ll may be slipped over the end of the arm 5 when the latter is in the -position indicated by the dotted lines in Fig. l. rThe key is then moved downwardly along the end portion 2 and is. torced between the ball member 41 and the end portion 2, whereby the key will .normally hang in the position illustrated. The end portion 3 may be moved under pressure away from the end portion 2 to permit the positioningot the key 14: in the manner described, and will then spring back into place. rllhe arm 5 is then moved `trom the position indicated by the dotted lines in Fin". l. into the position indicated by the iifull lines in the same figure. lt will be observed that the hook 7 of the arm 5 has to first be dexed laterally so as to be received within the socket 15 in the bodyportion 1. rlhe arm 5 now serves as a guard or keeper to protect the: end portion il it'rom shocks and iars and to also prevent the accidental displacement o't thekey le from the body portion ll.. lt is obvious that the arm 5 cannot accidentally swinev open. since it lirst has to move laterally before the hook can be released ;t'roin the recess 1 5. rlhe hook serves a. double function, i. e., as a locking` means tor the arm 5, and as an ordinary buttonhook.

T he -form of the device illustrated in Fig. 2 is substantially identical in essential respects with the form oi the device illustrated in Fig. l. Consequently, it is believed that a detailed description of the modified toy loiin :for carrying out the seine invention will not he required herein. The same reference nmnerals have therefore been used to designate like parts throughout, and I shall confine my description of the modified form to the parts thereof that differ Ytrono the corresponding parts of the preferred forni of the device.

n the form oil the device illustrated in Fig. 2, the body portion l has an integral loop or ring extension 2() Which replaces the lug' 8 of the preferred forni of the device and cooperates with the bodyv portion l in @adapting the device for use in removing` caps troni bottles or like vessels.

t will thus be manifest that provide a simple, inexpensive article that can be carried about in e pocket and has a general utility that renders 1t particularly suitable ttor use in the household and while traveling.

I claim:

A device of the type described comprising :L body portion having a substantially triangular-shaped key ring, the ring having e hook-shaped recess in the outer surface thereof7 and an erin pivotally carried by one end of said ring, said arm having a hooksheped end adapted to be received in said recess, said hook and arm being fashioned so aste function as an ordinary button-hook when in opened position.

JOHN HUSAR. 

